2024's Easy and Moist Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe
Enjoy the rich taste of easy and moist Chocolate Cherry Cake recipe. Made simple with cake mix and cherries,it's a delightful treat for everyone.
Ingredients
For Cake
- 1 box devil's food cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 can 21 ounces cherry pie filling
Homemade Cherry Filling
- 2 cups 320 grams fresh cherries, pitted and roughly chopped (or frozen cherries with additional cornstarch)
- ½ cup 99 grams granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ cup water
For Chocolate Glaze
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional garnish: Maraschino Cherries
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a bundt pan or a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- If using a bundt pan, ensure it is well greased to prevent sticking.
Mixing the Cake
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the devil's food cake mix, eggs, canola oil, and almond extract.
- Beat the mixture on medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until well combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in the cherry pie filling until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Baking the Cake
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, ensuring it is spread out evenly.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If using a bundt pan, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before removing it onto a wire rack to cool completely. If using a baking pan, you can leave the cake to cool in the pan.
Making the Cherry Pie Filling
- If using fresh cherries, pit and roughly chop them. If using frozen cherries, ensure they are thawed.
- In a saucepan, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and water.
- Stir the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften and the mixture thickens.
- Take the cherry filling off the heat and allow it to cool down completely. You can refrigerate it if not using immediately.
Preparing the Chocolate Glaze
- In a small saucepan, heat the butter on low until it melts completely.
- Stir in the corn syrup until well combined.
- Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and continue to stir until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Let the chocolate glaze cool slightly before using.
Assembling the Cake
- After allowing the cake to cool completely, transfer it onto a serving plate or cake stand.
- Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- If desired, garnish the cake with maraschino cherries for an extra touch of flavor and decoration.
Serving
- Slice the Chocolate Cherry Cake and serve it as a delicious dessert or treat for any occasion.
- Enjoy the rich chocolate flavor combined with the sweetness of the cherries.
Storage
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.